Voicethread

In the following link: http://voicethread.com/?#q.b1391 there is an example of a voicethread that my students could use in the classroom. This link is the story of The Three Little Pigs told by an elementary student with pictures that she selected on her own. If I were to use voicethread in my classroom I would have the students create similar projects. 

Personal Thoughts

Tomorrow is my last day in the classroom and I do not know where the time has gone. It feels like just yesterday I was observing my students and preparing for my first lesson. Now that I have gotten a chance to teach lessons and get to know my students I do not want to leave my classroom. I will definitely miss the hugs and welcoming smiles that I get from my students everyday. While I am sad to leave my students and my cooperating teacher who has been so helpful, I am excited to move on to student teaching. Looking back at the entire Block B teaching experience I have definitely learned a lot and grown from my experience in the classroom. 

What I have found to be useful!

What I have found to be useful!

I have found that the website animoto.com is very useful. Recently I used this blog to create a slide show for pictures of my friends since we are graduating soon. The animoto video that I created is embedded in this link. Not only is this tool useful for pictures but it easy to use and students could easily use this technology in the classroom to create their own slideshows. 

Education Resume

Katherine N. Anderson

 knanderson87@gmail.com     6112 w. 157^th St.913-706-5811     Overland Park, KS  66223

Objective Obtain a teaching job where I can create exciting and intriguing lesson plans for grades Kindergarten – 6^th. The future depends on teachers to educate and prepare students for the real world. I am prepared to do what it takes to engage and make students want to learn.

Education Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS         Anticipated Graduation: Dec. 2009

Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary

Emphasis in Mathematics     Overall GPA:3.3/4.0

Experience Practicum Experience, Second Grade       Spring 2009

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary, Manhattan, KS

* Created a 10 day unit covering Economics

* Followed one students progress by giving them assessments

* Team-taught for two second grade classrooms

* Worked with students on their reading skills to make sure that they had age level comprehension skills

Clinical Experience, Sixth Grade       Spring 2008

Ogden Elementary, Ogden, KS

* Had students focus on discovering the difference between obtuse, right, and acute angles

* Made sure that students understood the different types of triangles through interactive games

* Taught students how to correctly use protractors

* Created interactive lessons where students used cooking to explore fractions

* Helped students grasp the difference between compounds and mixtures

West Elementary School, Wamego, KS           Aug. – Dec. 2007

Extended School Day Paraprofessional

* Advised a small group of 4^th and 5^th graders to prepare them for the state assessments

* Facilitated math and science lessons

Walt Disney World Resort ®, Orlando, FL Jan – May 2007

College Program Operations Worker

* Created “Magical Moments” for children of all ages at The Voyage of the Little Mermaid and Playhouse Disney: Live on Stage

* Interacted with lost children and upset parents in a calm and orderly manner

* Successfully completed training and education courses through Disney University 

Teacher Aid, Kindergarten                         Fall 2006

Mission Hills Elementary, Fort Riley, KS

* Assessed students progress in letter and sound recognition

* Helped the classroom teacher by grading papers 

* Actively helped the children with daily projects 

* Monitored student activity at recess

* Received experience working on a military base

Volunteer, Adopt-A-School   Aug 2005 – Nov 2007

North View Elementary School, Manhattan, KS 

Ogden Elementary School, Ogden, KS

* Volunteered in a first, third, and after school programs

* Monitored students reading and math skills

* Worked with students in small groups to keep them off of the streets

Professional Organizations

Educational Council, Student at Large             May – Dec 2006

Kansas State University Education Council, Manhattan, KS

* Attended weekly meetings

* Gave ideas for activities that the College of Education could take part in

* Helped make open house for the College of Education a success

Additional Activities and Honors

* Alpha Chi Omega ( Aug 2005 – May 2009)

* Held Non-Executive positions of Mystagogue Chair, Homecoming Chair, and Spirit Chair

* All-University Homecoming Committee (April 2008 – November 2008)

* Placed in charge of an activity called “Pant the Chant” where over 1,000 students compete against each other with creative K-State cheers

* Certified in CPR and First Aid (current as of February 2009)

My School

My school for Block B is Theodore Roosevelt and here is a link to it: http://www.usd383.org/schools/elementary/theodoreroosevelt/

Educational Sites

Here are some sites that I find helpful and fun to use in the classroom.


http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/index.html
This website has helpful resources for Science lessons and has the link to the NASA Kids Club:
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html


http://www.eric-carle.com/
After doing my Author/Illustrator project I became really fond of this website. It has a lot of fun and exciting things for kids to do, it even shows them how Eric Carle makes his artwork.


http://pbskids.org/
I always use this website when I nanny because it has fun and interactive games that are age appropriate. Another thing that I like about this site is that it is safe for students to use.


http://school.discoveryeducation.com/homeworkhelp/homework_help_home.html
This is a reliable site that offers math help.



Hope these help you!

Emerald Falls - Life Story Assignment

Once school was over I would throw down my backpack in the living room, run out the back door, through the woods and into emerald falls. Down in the creek with my best friends, Carly and Kathleen, we were able to play and imagine places we had never been to. One afternoon we would be princesses in Europe and the next day we might be detectives solving a crime.
When we first discovered the creek we just went to it when we were tired of riding our bikes or roller-skating. As Carly, Kathleen, and I entered 3rd grade we continued to go to the creek and ended up naming the different areas. My favorite part of the creek was directly behind my house and had a gorgeous waterfall. Each one of us picked an area of the creek and the waterfall became mine. Emerald falls became my area of the creek and was where I would go when I was upset or just excited to play with my best friends. Now as I look back emerald falls is nothing but a tiny waterfall that isn't as gorgeous as I remembered. Even though emerald falls is not what I remember, I still look back at my memories of the creek with fondness.

Teaching!

This past week Leighton and I got a chance to go and observe our classroom. We are no longer in Kindergarten but 2nd grade. Our class has 24 kids, 14 boys and 9 girls. All of the kids were great and so excited about learning.... for the most part. We got placed with a great teacher, Mrs. Essmiler, and will be teaching an economics unit.

New to Blogging

Today we set up our blogs. I am excited to get to get to start up this blog and share my ideas about teaching.

Yesterday we found out our placements and I will be in a Kindergarten classroom for Block B. Next week we will go with our partners to the schools to meet the teacher and students. I am excited to finally get into the school this semester.